Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2500X vs Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT, 2500, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, 10414-255
Daiwa 20 Laguna LT
Spinning
59.10 out of 100
Value for money3.5 out of 5
Quality classLow
Durability2.82 out of 10
Ergonomics6.15 out of 10
Gear ratio5.3:1
Maximum drag10kg / 22.05lbs
Weight255g / 8.99oz
Line retireve per crank75 centimeter / 29.53 inch
Ball bearings3

Technical Specifications

  • BrandDAIWA
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €39.33
  • Is saltwater resistantNo
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.1/200
Shimano 21 Sustain, 2500 HGFJ, left and right hand, Spinning Fishing Reel, Front Drag, SA2500HGFJ
Shimano 21 Sustain
Spinning
95.00 out of 100
Value for money5 out of 5
Quality classExcellent
Durability9.5 out of 10
Ergonomics6.3 out of 10
Gear ratio6:0:1
Maximum drag9kg / 19.84lbs
Weight210g / 7.41oz
Line retireve per crank89 centimeter / 35.04 inch
Ball bearings9

Technical Specifications

  • BrandSHIMANO
  • The main category of the reelSpinning
  • Price range~ €209.33
  • Is saltwater resistantYes
  • Spare spoolNo
  • Reel size2500 HGFJ
  • Handle typeSingle handle
  • Drag typeFront drag
  • Handle orientationLeft, Right
  • Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 240/2.4

Conclusion

Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX clearly outshines Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2500X, offering significantly better performance in durability (9.5 out of 10) and total score (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2500X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 20 Laguna LT and Shimano 21 Sustain?

Daiwa 20 Laguna LT 2500X

  • A bearing score of 5 out of 10 (3) gets the job done (basic but dependable) especially for beginners or casual anglers

Shimano 21 Sustain 2500 HGFJX

  • Saltwater-safe design makes it perfect for spinning conditions.